Pattison State Park is home to Wisconsin’s highest waterfall, Big Manitou Falls. Big Manitou Falls is also the fourth-highest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains. This park’s fourteen hundred acres also include Little Manitou Falls, a lake with a sand beach, trails, and camping sites. Pattison State Park is in northern Wisconsin, about three hours away from where the Wisconsin […]
Governor Thompson State Park offers a variety of outdoor experiences within its 2,800 acres. Visitors of all kinds find something to love at this park. People enjoy a wide range of activities here. Camping, boating, hiking, and animal watching are all fantastic activities in this park. Governor Thompson State Park is adjacent to the Peshtigo River State Forest. The Caldron […]
Belmont Mound State Park is an hour’s drive from both Madison, Wisconsin, and Dubuque, Iowa. Belmont Mound State Park is a pleasant place to visit off Highway 151 in Wisconsin’s southwest corner. It is unique in that it is operated by the Belmont Lions Club, which is a nonprofit organization. Belmont Mound State Park is a day-use-only park, which makes […]
Cross Plains State Park is a hidden gem of a park that offers visitors the opportunity to explore an uncommon landscape. This park is ideal for those who enjoy taking in nature’s beauty on an easy hike. Cross Plains State Park is in Dane County, in Wisconsin’s south-central region. This park is only a thirty-minute drive west of Madison. Cross […]
Compared to other state parks in Wisconsin (such as Devil’s Lake State Park), New Glarus Woods State Park is relatively small, at 435 acres. However, this park contains some of the best hiking trails you can find near the city of New Glarus. This park is a wonderful place to camp as well, with over 20 wooded campsites that allow […]
Amnicon Falls State Park is in Wisconsin’s far northwest region, east of the South Range area, in Douglas County. You can drive to Amnicon Falls State Park from Superior or Duluth in under thirty minutes. People frequently visit Amnicon Falls State Park in conjunction with nearby Pattison State Park. Although Amnicon Falls State Park is on the smaller side […]
Hartman Creek State Park is a beautiful oasis in the heart of Wisconsin. If you’re looking for a great place to relax and enjoy nature, this is the perfect spot! This guide will tell you everything you need to know about Hartman Creek State Park, from the history of the park to what kinds of activities are available. We’ll also […]
Nelson Dewey State Park is a 756-acre property in Cassville. The park is named as a dedication to Wisconsin’s first governor, Nelson Dewey. The park was once part of Dewey’s extensive 2,000-acre property before it was bought by the State and designated a State Natural Area. There is a lot of things to see and do inside this park. The […]
There is a beautiful lake called Mirror Lake three miles south of Wisconsin Dells. The lake got the name from the glassy texture which offers a stunning reflection of the surrounding landscape. Encompassing this lake is a 2,000-acre park that contains all kinds of natural features, vegetation, and wildlife. Dense pine forests, natural vegetation, sandstone bluffs, sandy prairies, and marshlands […]
Merrick State Park sits on a 322-acre piece of land along the banks of the Mississippi River. The park is one of the most prolific outdoor parks in the upper Mississippi area. Outdoor lovers visit this place all year round to engage in camping, boating, fishing, hiking, and other adventurous outdoor activities. Whenever you find yourself in the upper region […]
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